Putting the Great Barrier Reef on the endangered list would create pressure on the Australian government to reduce planet-warming emissions and to take more aggressive steps to combat marine ...

Australia's environment improved slightly in 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year of above-average conditions, but major ...

Open larger image A female hawksbill turtle has been rescued and returned to the ocean by rangers after she became wedged ...

However UNESCO did not recommend placing the reef on its endangered heritage list, but did ask Australia to update protection efforts by early next year. The Great Barrier Reef, on the northeast ...

Water temperatures along the Great Barrier Reef off the northeast coast of Australia have hit a 400 ... Reef is not currently on UNESCO's list of endangered world heritage sites that are in ...

One of the seven wonders of the natural world, the Great Barrier Reef lies in the clear blue waters off the northeast coast of Australia. Spanning 14 degrees of latitude, this complex reef system is ...

For those who dream of exploring the Great Barrier Reef's underwater paradise, avoid crowds by visiting a lesser-known archipelago with pristine landscapes.

The little tern, a seabird, is the 95th and latest addition to the EPBC list. According to the ­organisations, the government ...

Travelers can also enjoy an array of local brews at Cairns' Barrier Reef Brewing Co. For those who plan to linger farther south in Townsville, Australian restaurants like A Touch of Salt ...

Rates from providers like Charter Yachts Australia and Queensland Yacht Charters depend on the boat but start at AU$485 ($360). Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns (3374 ...

Ningaloo Reef is one of the best preserved reefs left out there. Tourism Western Australia Every grade schooler knows that Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest. The stuff of ...

The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system. It stretches over 2,300 kilometres along the coast of Queensland, Australia. Made up of nearly 3,000 reefs and 900 islands ...